Few people in #americanhistory or #worldhistory for that matter are as controversial as #christophercolumbus - in that historians have documented the monumental effect that Columbus and #europeanexploration as a whole have had upon what was incorrectly declared as a "New World." #columbusday is one of ten federal holidays recognized by the United States government. Columbus Day is observed annually on the second Monday of October. What is your opinion about the controversial American federal holiday that is Columbus Day? Should a holiday such as #indigenouspeoplesday replace what is federally recognized as an official American holiday? You decide!
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